Seaside Heights Events Calendar 2026
Every festival, parade, concert and tournament on the Seaside Heights calendar — with confirmed 2026 dates.
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Seaside Heights runs 10 annual events across the 2026 calendar, weighted toward cultural & heritage, parades and specialty events events. The Famous Jersey Shore Boardwalk. August is the busiest stretch with 4 scheduled events, and 8 of the town's events are free to attend.
The anchor event is Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside Heights at Seaside Heights Beach, held February 28, 2026; fireworks run every Wednesday at 9:30 PM from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Daily beach badges run $13 ($75 for the season), so budget for those on top of any ticketed event. Everything below is drawn from our Ocean County events dataset — 10 of the 10 entries carry a confirmed 2026 calendar date.
February in Seaside Heights
All February shore events →March in Seaside Heights
All March shore events →Ocean County St. Patrick's Day Parade
One of largest St. Patrick's Day parades on the East Coast.
June in Seaside Heights
All June shore events →August in Seaside Heights
All August shore events →Theatre Rock - A Celebration of the Best Broadway Rock Musicals
Free beach concert in Seaside Heights performing rock numbers from Broadway musicals.
Kites in the Heights
Free evening kite-flying event on the Carteret Avenue beach in Seaside Heights with giant display kites and kids' activities.
Yacht Rock on the Beach with Suit & Mai Tai Band
Free beach-stage concert at the Blaine Avenue crossover in Seaside Heights featuring smooth 70s and 80s hits from Suit & Mai Tai.
Foo Fighters Tribute by The Best of Foo
Free Foo Fighters tribute show on the Seaside Heights beach stage at the Blaine Avenue dune crossover.
September in Seaside Heights
All September shore events →October in Seaside Heights
All October shore events →Ocean County Columbus Day Italian Festival
Three-day Italian street festival on Grant Avenue, Seaside Heights.
Ocean County Columbus Day Parade
Columbus Day parade on the Boulevard in Seaside Heights.
Weekly summer programming in Seaside Heights
These run on a repeating schedule through the season rather than on a single date.
🎆 Seaside Heights Fireworks
Every Wednesday at 9:30 PM · Memorial Day – Labor Day · Free
Weekly Wednesday night fireworks over the Seaside Heights boardwalk throughout summer.
Launch: Casino Pier
Also on the Seaside Heights calendar
- Cupid's Chase 5K — Second Saturday of February
- Polar Bear Plunge — Third Saturday of February
- Memorial Day Weekend Beach Opening — Memorial Day Weekend
- Seaside Summer Concert Series — Weekly, June-August
- Fourth of July Fireworks — July 4th
- Labor Day Fireworks Spectacular — Labor Day Weekend
- Ocean County Columbus Day Parade & Italian Festival — Columbus Day weekend in October
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Seaside Heights events — frequently asked questions
What events are happening in Seaside Heights, NJ in 2026?
Seaside Heights has 10 annual events on the 2026 calendar. Confirmed dates include Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside Heights (February 28, 2026), Ocean County St. Patrick's Day Parade (March 7, 2026), Rock the Heights (June 5-6, 2026), Theatre Rock - A Celebration of the Best Broadway Rock Musicals (August 6, 2026), Kites in the Heights (August 11, 2026). Full listings by month are on this page.
What is happening in Seaside Heights in July and August 2026?
Peak season in Seaside Heights brings 4 dated events: Theatre Rock - A Celebration of the Best Broadway Rock Musicals on August 6, 2026, Kites in the Heights on August 11, 2026, Yacht Rock on the Beach with Suit & Mai Tai Band on August 13, 2026, Foo Fighters Tribute by The Best of Foo on August 20, 2026.
When are the fireworks in Seaside Heights, NJ?
Seaside Heights Fireworks runs every Wednesday at 9:30 PM, from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Launch location: Casino Pier. Best viewing: Casino Pier, Boardwalk near Funtown Pier, Beach.
Are there free events in Seaside Heights?
Yes — 8 of Seaside Heights's 10 annual events are free, including Ocean County St. Patrick's Day Parade, Rock the Heights, Theatre Rock - A Celebration of the Best Broadway Rock Musicals, Kites in the Heights.
What is the biggest event in Seaside Heights?
Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside Heights, held at Seaside Heights Beach, is the largest event on the Seaside Heights calendar, drawing around 7,500 plungers, 100,000 spectators people. NJ's largest polar bear plunge with 7,500+ plungers raising $2.5M for Special Olympics.
Where should I stay for Seaside Heights events?
Seaside Heights sits in Ocean County, and event weekends book out well ahead — especially anything falling on a summer Saturday. Hotels and vacation rentals in Seaside Heights and the neighbouring Ocean County towns are the practical options; book before the headline events fill the town.
Where to stay for Seaside Heights events
Event weekends are the hardest nights of the year to book in Seaside Heights. Compare hotels and vacation rentals before the calendar fills.
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